He deserves the nod. Mind you, he is about to face the most diverse offseason of his career (as a Penguin) coming up. With the salary cap going down and pieces of his prized core coming due with contracts. It will be interesting how he handles it all and still ice a contending club.

TheHammer24 wrote:What is on either Bergevin's or Murray's resume aside from hiring a new coach. I can't think of even subtle moves either team has made.

Bergevin:- Hired a very good coaching staff including bringing back Therrien (took balls there).- Signed Brendan Prust who turned out to be a very much needed tough forward for them.- Took a hard stance with contract negotiations on PK Subban. Not bad for a rookie GM.- Fleeced the Dallas Stars in a Erik Cole for Michael Ryder deal. Not only did they get a more productive forward this year in the deal, they also shed a horrible contract in Cole.

Murray:- Signed Getzlaf and Perry to franchise deals.- Found Viktor Fasth.- Not sure if the Gabby hiring would be considered this year, but still a good move.- Acquiring Lovejoy was a good move.- Ducks emerged as 2nd seed in the West, surprising stat for sure. Many had them competing for a playoff spot.

All in all, this is a Shero vs Bergevin award. Shero has to be a favorite with the super moves he did at the deadline and the Jordan Staal trade.

I love when people started comparing them to the Yankees and Heat. The majority of this team is made up of draft picks, trades, and waiver guys. The only FA Shero generally signs are 3rd/4th line guys or low teir 2nd liners.